Informational Writing

What are the three parts of an essay introduction?

• hook/lead, body paragraph, concluding paragraph

• hook/lead, explanation/background, thesis statement

• beginning, middle, ending

• characters, setting, plot

What is a thesis statement?

• A sentence in the introductory paragraph that tells the reader exactly what the essay is about.

• The writer's opinion on a particular topic.

• The beginning sentence which is used to engage the reader.

• There is no such thing as a thesis statement. It is just a conspiracy theory.

Which type of essay explains a process or event in sequential or chronological order? Select one answer.

• sequence

• description

• compare/contrast

• problem/solution

• cause/effect

Which type of essay defines or describes a topic by including characteristics or examples? Select one answer.

• sequence

• description

• compare/contrast

• problem/solution

• cause/effect

Write an informative essay about the effects wild animals and humans have on each other when they live in the same area. Use information from the passages in your essay.

• Informative

• Argumentative

If you are asked to write an informative essay, what do you do?

• Take a stance and support it with evidence

• Write a story about the topic using E123CFR

• Write a paragraph about your opinion on the topic

• Write a detailed report about the topic without your opinion

The Rose is the national flower of the US.  Each state has a flower too.  You have just read a story about Mississippi's state flower.  You are to write an essay giving facts and supportive details about Mississippi's flower. What is the flowers name?  How was it chosen? What does it look like?  

• Informative Writing

• Opinion Writing

• Narrative Writing

Which type of essay presents a problem and then offers solutions? This can also be set up with questions and answers. Select one answer.

• sequence

• description

• compare/contrast

• problem/solution

• cause/effect

Which type of essay explains the causes of an event or situation and the effects that result? Select one answer.

• sequence

• description

• compare/contrast

• problem/solution

• cause/effect

What is the purpose of informational writing?

• to teach your reader about a topic

• to let your reader know of your opinion

• to entertain your reader

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